Dark Obsession

AN EASY TO RESIST OBSESSION I love the original "Obsession" EDP for women and EDT for men. I actually own and use both the women's and men's editions. It is easy to sniff that same ambery DNA in this more recent "Dark Obsession for Men". However, this younger version offers only average performance. What I hoped to be a respectable dark compulsion due to the aggressive name, turned out to be an easy to like common skin scent most of the time. The opening is fresh but not zesty. There is a strong sweet note (probably guarana) tamed by some absinthe bitterness. It's not really the opening that will keep a promise of a dark scent. I can't say I don't like it but it is certainly a disapointing opening due to unfulfilled expectations. For half a minute I thought to have bought a beach perfume. The fragrance then evolves into more woody and balsamic notes while maintaining a vague herbaceous freshness. It becomes a skin scent very quickly. The dry down is pleasant and seems to enhance the natural odour of my skin (musk?). It is a little sweet, just a little dark and just a little sexy. If there is a classification for light and dark oriental fragrances, Dark Obsession is certainly a good example. Let's see what the mathematics tells us about this EDT: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ - Opening: 7.0 (sweet and not showing what is about to develop; notes of green orange, guarana and absinthe make you wonder if the scent will be similar to a seaside cocktail; the heart and base development tell you otherwise) - Dryness: 8.0 (more pleasant than the opening; you now realize that the perfume is oriental and just a bit dark; vanilla, labdanum and smooth leather are the most proeminent notes) - Longevity: 7.0 (average for the existing notes) - Sillage: 7.0 (average for the existing notes) - Uniqueness: 7.0 (not unique; The fragrance heart and base reminds me of parts of Calvin Klein's "Obsession for Men" EDT, "CK One Shock for Him" and "L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme") - Wearability: 8.0 (Winter, Fall, Spring, Night & Day) - Versatility: 8.0 (You are never going to stand out. Yes to socializing events, formal gatherings, night out, restaurants, meetings, office, at leisure, ...) - Compliments: 8.0 (as long as it has not yet become a skin scent, it will draw a fair attention) - Quality: 8.0 (better than average ingredients: sturdy bottle and good sprayer; Unfortunatelly the performance is just average) - Presentation: 8.0 (simple but effective, not tacky) - Price: 9.0 (125 ml tester for 19.50 Euros) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ The overall rating for this fragrance: 7,72/10,00 MY OPINION: I can recommend it as a light, harmless, sweet, spicy resinous fragrance. It is quite inexpensive, but it is best to test it first. It is an oriental perfume that you can use without being intrusive to anyone. It is not near as dark as the name suggests. MUSIC: Sade - "Smooth Operator"

Great juice here, great nighttime and intimate scent. Glad to see CK coming out with a truly great scent again. It's been a little bit, but CK hit it out of the park on this one. Right from the start the vanilla bean with the Guarana notes are very intriguing. Then the slight seude notes come with the green mandarin and Labdanum, and this scent becomes a masterpiece that seems to be always evolving. 10/10 easily for me. Perfect scent for taking my girl home and having sex all night long, this scent screams sex, sex, sex, and more sex. CK Dark Obsession, Zirh Ikon, Tom Ford Black Orchid and Mandarina Duck Black all scream i'm sexier and smoother than you...... Scent:8.5 Longevity:6 Sillage:6 Unique/Industry First: 8 Great and unique use of ingredients Quality:8 Not sure how many CK haters there are out there, apparently there's a bunch, as they've succeeded at Dragging CK Dark Obsessions score down to a 3.85 on fragrantica.com on April 14, 2017. This scent is clearly well over a 4, don't let the CK haters sway you, they don't like the sexy marketing and hype around CK, but this scent smells so Damn sexy, it should be the official scent for male/female couples having sex for 2017. Soon as you smell this scent, you know it's great. And it's too bad for the 99% of people that love this truly great scent, that other people just hit the dislike box without even owning this product. Never in a million years is a product so good like this scent, and yet it rates less on Fragrantica.com than Zino Davidoff which is a horrendous mess of a scent.

I have been sad ever since this flanker was discontinued.🥺 I still remember picking out the Christmas set that had his first large bottle of Dark Obsession in it. Complete blind buy based off of how much I liked original Obsession for men. He put it on the first time the day after Christmas. It was like magic. Now, I have absolutely no idea how or why but on my man, and I am not joking, it smelled like fresh fried doughnuts on him. Almost like we had just dropped fresh dough on the edge of a forest during a light hike. It was incredible. It was by far his (and my) favorite scent. The sillage was just right and I actually enjoyed walking into the room after it was sprayed, where it clung gently in the air for a good couple of hours, and I welcomed it walking back into the door at night after its dry-down into a more Earthy scent, less doughnuts, more hike, still gorgeous. Two more bottles over 7 years swiftly came and went too. And then they discontinued it... Maybe for some $200+ for a scent isn't a huge deal, but that would be pretty significant for us, especially for a cologne that goes by a lot faster than my perfumes with a 20+ year shelf life. So, we've moved on. Obsession Night is nice, not amazing, just nice, and we all know that Obsession will still be around after our vampire overlords turn to dust, but still I'll always remember how they aren't Dark Obsession and be a little bit sad...

There is the OG which, is a legendary classic. Not because it is current with today’s ambroxan loaded sameness but, in invokes an exquisite journey down memory lane. I don’t wear it much but, when I do it’s for my own personal satisfaction of my younger days. Calvin Klein makes a bunch of fragrances that range from ok to some that boarder on niche quality. There are some in the Obsession line up that get damn near close to that level. And when CK does it right, they do it right. And this, Dark Obsession along with Obsessed Intense are two of those that get close. Smooth dark vibe with an incense & vanilla mid and drydown with a touch of a leathery suede that is sexy as hell. It leans more towards the over 25 crowd. Actually works quite well all year round except during the summer days or extreme high heat. But, fall, spring and winter and an occasional cool summer night, this does exceptionally well. Women find this super alluring and a close up scent. The Misses can’t get enough of this when I’m wearing it for a night out. Still has the original DNA but, it’s modernized a bit in a real good way. Exceptional fragrance from Calvin Klein that is actually worth looking for and hanging with anyone’s quality fragrance collection.....

This cologne literally drives me crazy when my boyfriend wears it! (In a good way!) I agree with most reviewers, it's very, very sweet for a masculine fragrance, which is probably why I love it so much! (I understand that might not be for everyone.) The vanilla is extremely smooth, velvety, and delectable in this. I also smell a dirty woodsy vibe in the background, it's completely hypnotizing to me. I'm not completely sure what guarana smells like on it's own, but I'm guessing that's what I'm smelling in Dark Obsession. It's an aphrodisiac actually. However, I think as you wear this one more and more it blends in with your own natural skin chemistry, it becomes more luscious and musky. It's divine! On my boyfriend the longevity is slightly above average, with moderate sillage. You probably won't knock any one out with this, but you can definitely smell it's seductive aura in a gentle non-offensive way. I really can't put into words how addicting this stuff is to me, the name "Dark Obsession" is spot on! Hands down, this is my favorite fragrance on my boyfriend! Give it a try, especially if you like sweet scents with an edge. <3 Scent: 10/10 for me! Longevity: 6 hours Sillage: Moderate (3 sprays)

I feel very grateful to have this fragrance in my collection, especially since it’s now long discontinued and nearly impossible to find. This bottle carries a lot of meaning for me because it originally belonged to my dad. He wore it years ago, and when he eventually decided he didn’t want to wear it anymore, he gave it to me. That small gesture turned it into something I’ll cherish forever. Every time I spray it, I’m instantly reminded of him—the scent takes me back to memories of when he used to wear it, and it brings a sense of comfort and familiarity. The fragrance itself is beautifully sensual, built around a smooth vanilla note that gives it warmth and depth. It lasts an impressively long time on the skin, lingering throughout the day in a way that feels both rich and reassuring. This particular bottle came from a Christmas gift set he received many years ago, which also included the matching aftershave balm. Having both together feels extra special, almost like holding onto a piece of the past. Even though the fragrance is discontinued, I’ll always treasure it—not just for how it smells, but for the memories and connection it represents.

This is alluring to the core. It has some elements of the original obsession for men, now don't misunderstand me. There is no cinnamon burst, red hot sex appeal from 1986. This is like if Obsession for Men came out in 2013. Seductive and perfect spice with cocoa and vanilla bursting through. That initial blast is great but as it settles you smell it's base notes loud. With Calvin Klein, it's better to over spray than under as most are EDT'S. That is totally fine! Only problem with Dark Obsession is the cost since it's sad discontinuation. It's anywhere from $100 and up typically. Worth it? Well, what do you spend? If you bought Creed Aventus or a big bottle of Sauvage Elixir than by far worth it! (Depending on what you like) If you are budgeting for clones and discount stores may be hang on and treat yourself one day. I would recommend if you are curious of the scent but don't want to spend the money right away find a decanter shop or order a sample. But if you're a fan of notes described check it out. A modern dark take on Obsession for men. Its not an 80s vibe. This isn't Obsession Night for Men. This is one of Calvin Kleins best.

I love Obsession for men and it's easy to snif its ADN in this fragrance.. The opening is freshy but not zesty ... There is a strong swweet note (Guarana seeds) tamed by some Wormwood bitterness. The fragrance then evolves to a more woody and balsamic notes, while a certain freshiness persists but an herbal one. The dry down is very pleasant. It's mysterious, a bit dark and sexy. Let us see what the maths tell us about this EDT: Scent opening: 8.0 (my judgement) Scent dry down: 8.5 (my judgement) Longevity: 7.5 (average for the existing notes) Sillage: 7.0 (same as longevity) Uniqueness: 8.0 (it remembers me of Obsession EDT, CK Shock and Guerlain Instant EDT) Wearability: 7.5 (Winter, Autumn, Spring, Night and Day) Versatility: 7.5 (yes to socializing, events, formal encounters, night out, restaurants, dating, office, ...) Quality: 8.0 (my judgement) Presentation: 8.0 (simple but effective, not tacky; good sprayer) Price: 8.5 (125 ml tester for 19.50 Euros) Overall rating for this fragrance: 7.85/10.00

I haven't smelled Obsession so I can't speak to it's similarities as a flanker. However, I enjoy this one. It's definitely a winter/night time frag with date potential. A dark yet sweet vanilla and woody scent that will surely garner some attention (almost gourmand to me). This is probably not a formal type frag but more for going out on a date (or for, you know, just smelling good on the town). I'd say a more mature scent but the younger dudes could rock it if they aren't trigger happy. The longevity on me was pretty good, I got about 5-6 hours. The sillage is actually pretty good on this one from what I can tell. I got a 4.0oz bottle for around 19 dollars so if you can find it, I'd definitely snatch the sucker.

When I first sprayed this on in the department store, I walked away thinking i would never encounter the fragrance again. However, I couldnt stop smelling the wrist that I sprayed the cologne on. I went back and purcased it after about 15 minutes. Very glad I did. Maybe I lean more towards the vanilla/amber varities of cologne, but this is a great one. When I wear it, it does tend to pull in compliments. Its longetivity is average but the sillage for me was magnificent. I would definitely recommend this if you are a collector or if you would just like a nice scent to wear daily.

Calvin Klein is a shining example of flankers gone totally bonkers. Just about every fragrance they release is following by a hundred flankers which bear little to no resemblance to the original. In fact, Dark Obsession smells more like CK One Shock than the original Obsession. I think the motto of the CK management is "Milk it until it drops dead". I guess they feel that if they throw enough stuff on the wall, some will stick. That said, I really like Dark Obsession. It feels warm and comforting like an old friend. Damn it, you win Calvin Klein. LOL

Chocolate/coca cola comes to mine with this unique fragrance. Hard to describe but its very nice and masculine and has good longevity with average projection. Women like it as its received a few compliments. Nice for a night time date. Subtle yet strangely captivating sent as I couldn't stop smelling it on my wrist the first time I tested it. Can be picked up fairly cheap now but possibly is getting discontinued as Boots in Ireland has stopped selling it, as has Amazon UK. So pick it up if you see it cheap and like it, I recommend it.

I first became aware of this when the provocative commercial came out with some surprisingly good music in the background. I smelled this in dullards and thought it smelled like a more modern, more wearable version of the original that launched in 1986. Its really creamy and indeed dark. Its not necessarily the most unique Calvin Klein offering. Unless you get CK One or CK BE, you're really not gonna get it. I might nab up a bottle of it ends up at a Ross or TJMaxx at a discounted price. I dont think its worth paying full price.

Amazing fragrance I'm glad I took a gamble on this one as far as comparing it to the original I can't say and I don't really get that much of the chocolate but the cola smell is so delightful and during the first couple of hours it's kind of like sitting in a bubble of cola. Longevity is super nice as I sprayed it on before dinner last night and still could smell it on my arm this morning almost 12 hours later! Plus picked this one up at our local Ross so it was easy on the pocketbook as well.

Obsession is one of my favourite scents. I find it very business like and is wonderful out of the bottle. Dark Obsession takes that a step further and goes from business to sexy after work. But like all CK fragrances they are great in the shop but disappointing when you get them home. They all smell great. They don't last and they don't project. It's like taking your beautiful new girl home only to find she's a guy. I bought this in a 15ml little bottle. So I have to reapply often.

Mysterious, tantalizing, vanillic, intoxicating, sexual, dreamy, deep. Same headiness as Penhaligon's Roaring Radcliff and Tobacco Vanille. Was not a fan of the original Obsession, so was very taken aback by this. Longevity is something to be desired here, though. May be more of a bedtime/around the house scent. But otherwise, very nice. Edit: Longevity has proven itself adequate. Sprayed one layer, let it dry, and sprayed another on top of it. Got about 7+ hours out it.

The original Obsession is in my top five, due to not just the scent, but the nostalgia associated with it. I purchased Obsession summer this past summer, and was rather pleased with it - as was my girlfriend. Dark Obsession is no exception. I enjoy the deeper notes of this formulation, and given that I got a 4 oz bottle for less than $20, I can afford to put any extra on that is required to make it last. I am happy that I added this to my ever-growing collection.

Very creamy vanilla note in this i just can’t get enough of. Imagine the original obsession but without cinnamon, but chocolate. You get this masterpiece, was my signature scent. An absolute gem that should have never been discontinued, one of the best releases from the house. opens with a fresher tone then has a linear vanilla smell throughout it’s duration. chocolate and mandarin start to come in when it starts to dry down.

this does indeed last on the skin for the whole day. its almost like it sinks into your skin and brought up with a raise with body temperature. This leaves a soft trail behind you and projects softly as well. this smells like a mysterious version of obsession for women with masculine undertones. very sexy imo. this lasted about 10 hours on my skin. keep in mind that the nose becomes "blind" to the scent you wear after awhile.

I just got it today, and it's my second CK fragrance that I am thoroughly enjoying. Dark Obsession is a sweet, spicy and vanilla fragrance. In my view DO is a great cold weather fragrance, but I'll see how it performs as the temperature rises. My affinity for the dark fragrances is overwhelming and I am able to clearly distinguish them all. Give it a sniff and tell me what you think.